Saint-Clément-Sur-Valsonne: Trails, Wine and Heritage

When planning a stay in Saint-Clément-Sur-Valsonne, hiking, architectural history and visits with specific requirements offer different points of reference. Circuit 28 “Le long du Soanan” runs through forests and meadows. The village church and wayside cross offer tangible insights into local heritage; a winery visit and guided tours at MINI’ MAUX add further options to consider.

Hiking along the Soanan

Circuit 28 “Le long du Soanan” follows sunny and shaded paths between forests and meadows. The route includes the Haut Soly viewpoint, with views over the Soanan Valley. The trail thus combines changing light and scenery with a named viewpoint. When choosing a hike, the focus is easy to distinguish: forests and meadows shape the trail, while Haut Soly opens up views across the valley. These details can help you put the scenery at the heart of your day’s plans.

Village church and wayside cross

The village church of Saint-Clément-Sur-Valsonne was rebuilt from 1887 onwards and constructed from local stone. The building material came from a quarry below the retirement home. The church also contains a holy water font dating from 1610. The dates provide two distinct historical reference points: the rebuilding that began in the late 19th century and the older furnishing dating from 1610. The quarry below the retirement home also identifies the source of the stone used to build the church.

Another heritage site is the wayside cross at Le Perroux. It stands at the junction of the Ruisseau du Tuillier stream and municipal road no. 3. It has been listed as a historic monument since 16 December 1982. At the village church, the key points are its building history, stone and holy water font; for the wayside cross, its precisely identified location and listing are the main points of reference. This allows you to explore two different aspects of the local heritage.

Winery and visits by appointment

Jean-Paul Decourd’s winery offers tours of the wine cellar and press room, with a complimentary tasting. Visits are by appointment; confirm the date again before your visit. This means a winery visit is an activity that requires prior arrangements. The tour’s contents are clearly defined: it includes the wine cellar and press room, as well as the complimentary tasting. If you plan to include this in your trip, take the appointment requirement into account from the outset.

Guided tours at MINI’ MAUX

MINI’ MAUX offers guided tours by appointment only and for groups of six or more. During the tour, visitors have direct contact with two miniature mares, a miniature donkey, an alpaca, two domesticated sheep and a domesticated dwarf goat. The animal species and group size make the nature of this visit as specific as the requirement to book in advance. MINI’ MAUX also has facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility. If you include a visit in your travel plans, you will need to take into account both the appointment and the minimum group size.

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